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    Who is the Greatest Living Artisan Pipe Maker?

    Glad to see Larry mentioned. He has been a great friend for years and makes a superb smoker.
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    Aromatic-Like Prop-Glycol/Humectant Detection In Match Victorian

    I totally agree with your assessment. Its hard to appreciate any other VaPers after experiencing the glory of St. James Flake.
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    Aromatic-Like Prop-Glycol/Humectant Detection In Match Victorian

    I keep going back and forth on picking some more up. The price is great, and when the blend is good its really good. I just hate playing the lottery with blends.
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    Aromatic-Like Prop-Glycol/Humectant Detection In Match Victorian

    Same here. I have had some which seemed to hold moisture forever and have the muted flavor and mouth feel of an aro. But I have had some that was wonderful to smoke and had no hint of any PG. Seems to be a crapshoot.
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    Visiting Cincy

    Carrousel unfortunately closed its doors. Arnold was ready to finally retire. Although they were in talks with Bells (I believe it was Bells) about purchasing the shop. Arnold was originally supposed to close the doors in the beginning of March but was able to stay "open" until the middle of the...
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    Top 10 American makers

    Larry Roush (especially his newer pipes which are classic shapes and sizes) Butera J. Alan Jesse Jones JT Cooke Rad Davis Silver Gray Brad Pohlman Tinsky Jerry Crawford
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    SP has Samuel Gawith

    Luckily, I was at my computer when the email arrived. Looks like another quick sell out.
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    Dirty IM Corona, Is It Normal Or...?

    Thats normal for all butane lighters, its just the burning of whatever impurities are in the butane. Dip a q tip in some alcohol and it will wipe right off.
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    Help Me Identify a few NOS IM Coronas

    Thanks B! That is exactly what I was hoping to find out.
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    Help Me Identify a few NOS IM Coronas

    I would like to find out what model they are, and if possible maybe even around when they were made.
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    Help Me Identify a few NOS IM Coronas

    Can anyone help me identify these IM Corona lighters? They kind of fell into my lap. Each is NOS. Silver one on the left is a standard lighter with vertical jet. Silver and Bold Striped is an IM Corona branded for Savinelli. no external jet, but a port drilled into top of the lighter at an...
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    Bench Polisher Recommendations

    I have been looking at this one. 1750 RPM. Take the grinder wheels off and put on buffing wheels and Bob's your uncle. I know one guy who uses it only for his pipes and has nothing but good things to say. It was recently on sale for $100-$110...
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    Good sub $100 briar pipes

    Briarworks Classics line has a few great looking pipes for $90-$100. Stanwell's are good bang for the buck. Many on here are fans of Savinelli and they do make a great pipe, I'm just not a fan of the filter system. Also check out the estate market. There are a number of sponsors who sell great...
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    H&H White Knight Replacement

    choch, I have a few tins of White Knight in the cellar that I bought during P&C's sale a month or two ago that I would be willing to part with. PM sent
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    Chicago Pipe Show 2018 - Official Picture Thread

    So many great pics and stories. Looking forward to making it there someday. Spartan, how do you like the Alan Bros pipe? I have one on its way to me currently. Should arrive Thursday.